Public Utilities and Public Works Committee — Agenda, Feb 12, 2024

City of Somerville, Massachusetts Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda Virtual 6:00 PM Monday, February 12, 2024 https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ItkQ4aNUSDmz2kfpP1vHWQ (Posted online: 2/5/24 at 7:45 AM) Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2023, this meeting of a City Council Committee will be conducted via remote participation. We will post an audio recording, audio-video recording, transcript, or other comprehensive record of these proceedings as soon as possible after the meeting on the City of Somerville website and local cable access government channels. Copy & paste the following link into your internet browser to view this meeting live: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_ItkQ4aNUSDmz2kfpP1vHWQ Individuals with disabilities who need auxiliary aids and services for effective communication (i.e. CART, ASL), written materials in alternative formats, or reasonable modifications in policies and procedures, in order to access the programs and activities of the City of Somerville or to attend meetings, should contact Adrienne Pomeroy in advance, at [phone removed] x2059 or ada@somervillema.gov. Roll Call 1. Committee Minutes (ID # 23-1812) Agenda Ready: Approval of the Minutes of the Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Meeting of December 4, 2023. 2. Order (ID # 24-0118) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works and the Director of Infrastructure and Asset Management report on leaks at the Arts at the Armory Building and any exterior envelope damages in the past six months, and actions being taken to address such leaks and damages including the recently dislodged downspout. 3. Order (ID # 24-0085) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Ewen-Campen That the Commissioner of Public Works discuss with this City Council how the sidewalk clearing pilot program is working this winter. Page 1 of 2

Public Utilities and Public Works Committee Regular Meeting Agenda February 12, 2024 4. Order (ID # 24-0039) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Commissioner of Public Works re-install the bench, previously donated and installed in honor of longstanding Brown School principal Marilyn Haggerty, on the Brown School grounds. 5. Resolution (ID # 24-0040) Sent for Discussion: By Councilor Strezo That the Administration and the Director of Water and Sewer update this Council, in writing, on the plan to support residents who cannot afford the recent water bill increases. Page 2 of 2